ABS Brakes

Weldangrind · 08-28-2009, 12:17 PM

Any of you dual sport guys have this? It looks like a potentially good idea.

I found it here: http://www.scooterparts4less.com/web...BS_Upgrade.htm

AZ200cc · 08-28-2009, 01:13 PM

It was on my old trailmaster, Still locked up the rear with ease

FastDoc · 08-28-2009, 01:24 PM

In the medical world we refer to that as a placebo.

Weldangrind · 08-28-2009, 01:48 PM

I once got addicted to placebos.

Ok, I guess they're junk. I just hadn't heard of them before, and I know that there was an old school non-electronic anti-lock system available for cars. It seemed reasonable that they'd work on a bike.

AZ200cc · 08-28-2009, 02:18 PM

Been a while but I seem to remember those being at fault for some back brake problems also......I prefer to be able to lock em up at times.

A proctologist can help You with Your placebo addiction W&G

They have the only known cure.

forchetto · 08-29-2009, 12:56 AM

There was a similar device marketed in the mid 70's called a "safe-t-braker", and yes, it was a complete failure as well. The Chinese seemed to think that if they put large stickers on the bikes and claimed it had "ABS" lots of people would assume it meant the electro-mechanic sort that works well.

Any claims of ABS braking are at best misleading and at worst illegal.

Some more comments herehttp://clevelandscooters.com/id60.html

and here http://2strokebuzz.com/2008/06/abs-scooter-brakes

and here http://www.scooterfocus.com/scooter_abs.html

katoranger · 08-29-2009, 09:51 AM

You mean the "mini NOS" bottles.

I have them. They do nothing, but look good.

Allen

undertulsa · 08-29-2009, 09:25 PM

Well im a sucker for a mod but frankly im getting tired of upgrading, just want to get some drive time, bet the help in a jam you can get out of but out here your more likely to get rear ended. 2 riders killed a month seems here in Albuquerque, NM.

8O

AZ200cc · 08-30-2009, 01:35 AM

Yah nothing helps against bad drivers or riders, I for one will probably never do road rides unlessit is on along flat stratch or a very quiet sunday morning. I'll stick to the dirt where I'll only get killed by myself.

Jim · 08-30-2009, 02:19 AM

When I bought my first Lifan from Dave in Langely, he said it came with that, but he took it off while pdi'ing the bike...

Weldangrind · 08-30-2009, 02:28 AM

Dave in Langley? :?:

TurboT · 08-30-2009, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Dave in Langley? :?:

Yeah, you know Dave in Langley, right? 8O

Weldangrind · 08-31-2009, 02:48 AM

I know Dave from Canada, is that the same guy?

Really, what dealer are you referring to Jim?

TurboT · 08-31-2009, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I know Dave from Canada, is that the same guy?

Absolutely the same guy. 8)

..sorry Jim, have a wee bit of fun at your expense. I'm sure once you let us know which Dave you mean, we'll clue in. Dave O'Hara???

TeamCheap · 08-31-2009, 05:13 AM

Those came standard on the front brakes of our bikes and I can grab the front brake lever as hard as I can and not lock the tire up while on the road.

Even so I dont really think they are needed.

08-28-2009, 12:17 PM	#1
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	ABS Brakes Any of you dual sport guys have this? It looks like a potentially good idea. I found it here: http://www.scooterparts4less.com/web...BS_Upgrade.htm __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-28-2009, 01:13 PM	#2
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	It was on my old trailmaster, Still locked up the rear with ease __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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08-28-2009, 01:24 PM	#3
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	In the medical world we refer to that as a placebo. __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-28-2009, 01:48 PM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I once got addicted to placebos. Ok, I guess they're junk. I just hadn't heard of them before, and I know that there was an old school non-electronic anti-lock system available for cars. It seemed reasonable that they'd work on a bike. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-28-2009, 02:18 PM	#5
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	Been a while but I seem to remember those being at fault for some back brake problems also......I prefer to be able to lock em up at times. A proctologist can help You with Your placebo addiction W&G They have the only known cure. __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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08-29-2009, 12:56 AM	#6
forchetto Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gijon, Asturias,Northern Spain Posts: 396	There was a similar device marketed in the mid 70's called a "safe-t-braker", and yes, it was a complete failure as well. The Chinese seemed to think that if they put large stickers on the bikes and claimed it had "ABS" lots of people would assume it meant the electro-mechanic sort that works well. Any claims of ABS braking are at best misleading and at worst illegal. Some more comments herehttp://clevelandscooters.com/id60.html and here http://2strokebuzz.com/2008/06/abs-scooter-brakes and here http://www.scooterfocus.com/scooter_abs.html __________________ Jincheng Monkey JC50Q-7 (two of them) Skyteam Dax replica ST110-6 (two of them) Zongshen ZS125-43 Qingqi QM200GY-BA Super Motard Yamaha Virago XV1100 Triumph Bonneville SE Qingqi QM110GY PGO Bug rider 250 Buggy
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08-29-2009, 09:51 AM	#7
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	You mean the "mini NOS" bottles. I have them. They do nothing, but look good. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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08-29-2009, 09:25 PM	#8
undertulsa Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 219	nice Well im a sucker for a mod but frankly im getting tired of upgrading, just want to get some drive time, bet the help in a jam you can get out of but out here your more likely to get rear ended. 2 riders killed a month seems here in Albuquerque, NM. 8O
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08-30-2009, 01:35 AM	#9
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	Yah nothing helps against bad drivers or riders, I for one will probably never do road rides unlessit is on along flat stratch or a very quiet sunday morning. I'll stick to the dirt where I'll only get killed by myself. __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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08-30-2009, 02:19 AM	#10
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	When I bought my first Lifan from Dave in Langely, he said it came with that, but he took it off while pdi'ing the bike... __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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08-30-2009, 02:28 AM	#11
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Dave in Langley? :?: __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-31-2009, 02:48 AM	#13
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I know Dave from Canada, is that the same guy? Really, what dealer are you referring to Jim? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-31-2009, 05:13 AM	#15
TeamCheap Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: directly under the earths sun............NOW Posts: 2,302	Those came standard on the front brakes of our bikes and I can grab the front brake lever as hard as I can and not lock the tire up while on the road. Even so I dont really think they are needed.
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